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caption:A Glenview player stretches to reach the puck in a game March 6 against Hilltop at George Bell Arena as part of the 12th Annual Tawny Richard Memorial Hockey Tournament.
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caption:Volleyball is back in full swing at Sunnyside Beach in front of the old bathing pavilion. The impromptu games provide a source of entertainment for beach-goers as they take in the sun on the patio of the nearby cafe.
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BRIEFS
Toronto marathon set for Sept. 28
More than 13,000 runners will hit Toronto's streets for the 2008 Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon Sunday, Sept 28.The goal of this year's marathon is to raise $1 million for more than 60 small Toronto charities including Invest in Kids, the Assaulted Women's Helpline and Fort York Food Bank.
The marathon (42 kilometres), which also offers a half marathon (21 kilometres) and five-kilometre run has become one of the premier sporting events in Toronto and across North America, according to organizers.
"This race is Toronto's race and there is truly a way for everyone in our city to participate," said Alan Brookes, race director, in a press release.
This year there are three ways for Torontonians to get involved. People who aren't running can participate by pledging a runner or by coming out to cheer along the race route or at one of Scotia Toronto Waterfront's 10 official Neighbourhood Cheering and Entertainment Centres from the Humber to the Beaches.
This year's marathon starts and finishes at Toronto City Hall, 100 Queen St. W. beginning at 7:30 a.m. Visit www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com for the full race route.
Results are in for girl's Ontario basketball championships
Etobicoke, North York, Scarborough and Bloor West basketball teams came home with medals from the 2008 Ontario Cup Girls Basketball Championships in London and Windsor held from March 25 to 27.The Etobicoke Storm U10 novice, division 2, with the Etobicoke Basketball Association, won gold.
The North Toronto Huskies U10 novice, division 3, with the North Toronto Basketball Association, took home fourth place honours.
The Scarborough Blues U11 atom division 1, with the Scarborough Basketball Association, won the bronze medal.
Toronto Triple Threat, U12 major atom, division 1, who are based in Bloor West, won fourth place in the championships.
About 114 teams from across Ontario competed in three age categories in 12 divisions.
Coaches get some recognition
The Coaches Association of Ontario has launched a program to recognize and celebrate dedicated coaches.The association is looking for Ontario's greatest coaches to be recognized for its Coach-of-the-Month initiative. A coach will be selected and featured on the association's website.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and will be kept on file for up to six months.
Visit www.coachesontario.ca for a nomination form.
Medal haul for Toronto athletes in Steel City
Toronto's best high school track and field stars brought back a load of medals from the Ontario...
